North East firefighters are the public not to create more work for them, after seeing an increase of deliberate fires historically over the summer.
A number of wildfires have been spotted across the North East this week, in both Newcastle and Sunderland - which have shown how rapidly a blaze can spread.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service say they are working closely with Northumbria Police to put preventative measures in place, to put a halt to needless arson. High visibility patrols, diversionary programmes and securing buildings which attract anti-social behaviour are just a few of the measures which will be put in place.
